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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2001
Yong Xiao, Shenzhen, CN;
Hoa Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A computer casing ( ) includes a frame ( ) and a pair of side panels ( ) secured to the frame. The frame includes a bottom panel ( ), a top panel ( ), a front panel ( ), and a rear panel ( ). The front and rear panels are engaged between the top panel and the bottom panel. A pair of first flanges ( ) extends from opposite edges of the bottom panel. A pair of second flanges ( ) depends from opposite edges of the top panel. Each first flange defines a plurality of rectangular slots ( ) therein. Each second flange defines a plurality of second slots ( ) therein. A pair of hems ( ) is formed at top and bottom edges of each side panel. Each hem forms a plurality of hooks ( ) for engaging with the slots of the flanges, thereby securing the side panels to the frame to form the complete computer casing.